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Edmonton Journal
02-05-2025
- Edmonton Journal
B.C. teen who lost family in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy donates $266K from GoFundMe page to other victims
Article content A B.C. teen who lost his parents and sister in the attack during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver last Saturday has donated $266,000 raised from a GoFundMe page to other victims. Andy Le, 16, lost his father Richard Le, 47, stepmom Linh Hoang, 30, and sister Katie Le, 5, after a driver allegedly rammed his SUV into the festival crowd, killing 11 people. The annual event celebrates Filipino culture. Le was not there because he had decided to stay home to do his homework. The GoFundMe page was set up to help raise money for Andy, the only surviving family member. In a YouTube clip shared on the fundraising page, which has raised over $392,800, Andy said, 'I would like to thank everyone who has donated to my GoFundMe campaign and from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much…I truly appreciate each and every one of you, and I know that many other families are hurting too, which is why I'd like to donate $266,000 to other victims from my GoFundMe campaign.'
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen, family's sole survivor in Vancouver attack, to give half his donations to other victims
Andy Le, now the sole survivor of his family and the brother of Katie Le, the 5-year-old who was killed in the Vancouver festival attack, is donating half the proceeds from his GoFundMe to other survivors and their families. Andy Le — the 16-year-old whose stepmother and father were also killed in the deadly attack on the Filipino festival last weekend — announced in a video released this week that he is giving away more than $266,000 Canadian dollars from a fundraiser set up for him. It had raised over half a million Canadian dollars as of its close on Tuesday. Le's uncle, Toan Le, told NBC News the funds would be donated in the coming weeks and that they are searching for an organization to give to. 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much. I truly appreciate each and every one of you,' Andy Le said. 'I know that many other families are hurting too, which is why I would like to donate $266,000 to the other victims from my GoFundMe campaign.' The Saturday attack killed 11 people and injured more than two dozen others. The victims ranged in age from 5 to 65, officials said at a news conference Sunday, adding that the death toll could rise. So far, law enforcement has not given a motive, but it has ruled out terrorism as a possibility. Officials said the suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, who has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, had a history of mental illness and was known to police. Lo was under the care of a mental health team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the facility said in a statement Tuesday. But he was on an extended leave under the Mental Health Act at the time of the attack. Toan Le told NBC News that his brother, Richard Le, 47; his sister-in-law, Linh Hoang, 30; and his niece, Katie Le, 5, were killed. Andy Le survived, the GoFundMe said, because he opted to stay home to finish his homework instead of attending the festival with the rest of his family. The fundraiser was initially started to pay for Andy Le's college education in addition to final expenses for his three family members. In a post on the GoFundMe page, Toan Le said that the funds would now also go toward direct or indirect victims and cover expenses including funeral costs, education, counseling and medical expenses. 'Our hearts go out to all of the families affected by this tragedy,' Toan Le wrote on the GoFundMe page. 'Stay strong—we are with you.' Toan Le also shared details about Andy Le's late family members, writing on the GoFundMe that Richard Le was a dedicated father, badminton and tennis coach and real estate professional. 'He devoted his life to teaching young people the values of sportsmanship and team spirit,' Le wrote on the GoFundMe. 'He served his community and clients with pride and always went out of his way to help others.' Le went on to say that Linh Hoang, Andy Le's stepmother, was 'known for her kindness and gentle spirit.' And Katie was just about to graduate from kindergarten. 'She was vibrant, joyful, and full of life,' Toan Le said of Katie, who was among the youngest of the attack victims. In his video, Andy Le said that he plans to continue living with his grandparents. Locals previously told NBC News that the festival that was attacked is one of the largest Filipino celebrations of the year. It honors the 16th century Filipino chieftain Datu Lapu-Lapu, who defeated Spanish forces and remains a symbol of resistance against colonialism. Diana Silva, a vendor at the festival who left just 30 minutes before the attack, said that during a vigil for the victims, community members didn't hesitate to start brainstorming ways to support survivors and help grieving community members.' Silva said it was reflective of the spirit of the chieftain himself. 'Lapu-Lapu is all about resilience, and he stood up for the Philippines,' Silva said. 'I think that's what our community is doing now.'This article was originally published on
Edmonton Journal
02-05-2025
- Edmonton Journal
B.C. teen who lost family in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy donates $226K from GoFundMe page to other victims
Article content A B.C. teen who lost his parents and sister in the attack during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver last Saturday has donated $226,000 raised from a GoFundMe page to other victims. Andy Le, 16, lost his father Richard Le, 47, stepmom Linh Hoang, 30, and sister Katie Le, 5, after a driver allegedly rammed his SUV into the festival crowd, killing 11 people. The annual event celebrates Filipino culture. Le was not there because he had decided to stay home to do his homework. The GoFundMe page was set up to help raise money for Andy, the only surviving family member. In a YouTube clip shared on the fundraising page, which has raised over $392,800, Andy said, 'I would like to thank everyone who has donated to my GoFundMe campaign and from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much…I truly appreciate each and every one of you, and I know that many other families are hurting too, which is why I'd like to donate $266,000 to other victims from my GoFundMe campaign.'
NBC News
02-05-2025
- NBC News
Brother of 5-year-old Vancouver crash victim to give half his donations to other survivors
Andy Le, now the sole survivor of his family and the brother of Katie Le, the 5-year-old who was killed in the Vancouver festival attack, is donating half the proceeds from his GoFundMe to other survivors and their families. Andy Le — the 16-year-old whose stepmother and father were also killed in the deadly attack on the Filipino festival last weekend — announced in a video released this week that he is giving away more than $266,000 Canadian dollars from a fundraiser set up for him. It had raised over half a million Canadian dollars as of its close on Tuesday. Le's uncle, Toan Le, told NBC News the funds would be donated in the coming weeks and that they are searching for an organization to give to. 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much. I truly appreciate each and every one of you,' Andy Le said. 'I know that many other families are hurting too, which is why I would like to donate $266,000 to the other victims from my GoFundMe campaign.' The Saturday attack killed 11 people and injured more than two dozen others. The victims ranged in age from 5 to 65, officials said at a news conference Sunday, adding that the death toll could rise. So far, law enforcement has not given a motive, but it has ruled out terrorism as a possibility. Officials said the suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, who has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, had a history of mental illness and was known to police. Lo was under the care of a mental health team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the facility said in a statement Tuesday. But he was on an extended leave under the Mental Health Act at the time of the attack. Toan Le told NBC News that his brother, Richard Le, 47; his sister-in-law, Linh Hoang, 30; and his niece, Katie Le, 5, were killed. Andy Le survived, the GoFundMe said, because he opted to stay home to finish his homework instead of attending the festival with the rest of his family. The fundraiser was initially started to pay for Andy Le's college education in addition to final expenses for his three family members. In a post on the GoFundMe page, Toan Le said that the funds would now also go toward direct or indirect victims and cover expenses including funeral costs, education, counseling and medical expenses. 'Our hearts go out to all of the families affected by this tragedy,' Toan Le wrote on the GoFundMe page. 'Stay strong—we are with you.' Toan Le also shared details about Andy Le's late family members, writing on the GoFundMe that Richard Le was a dedicated father, badminton and tennis coach and real estate professional. 'He devoted his life to teaching young people the values of sportsmanship and team spirit,' Le wrote on the GoFundMe. 'He served his community and clients with pride and always went out of his way to help others.' Le went on to say that Linh Hoang, Andy Le's stepmother, was 'known for her kindness and gentle spirit.' And Katie was just about to graduate from kindergarten. 'She was vibrant, joyful, and full of life,' Toan Le said of Katie, who was among the youngest of the attack victims. In his video, Andy Le said that he plans to continue living with his grandparents. Locals previously told NBC News that the festival that was attacked is one of the largest Filipino celebrations of the year. It honors the 16th century Filipino chieftain Datu Lapu-Lapu, who defeated Spanish forces and remains a symbol of resistance against colonialism. Diana Silva, a vendor at the festival who left just 30 minutes before the attack, said that during a vigil for the victims, community members didn't hesitate to start brainstorming ways to support survivors and help grieving community members.' Silva said it was reflective of the spirit of the chieftain himself. 'Lapu-Lapu is all about resilience, and he stood up for the Philippines,' Silva said. 'I think that's what our community is doing now.'
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen, 16, Who Lost Parents and Sister in Vancouver Festival Attack Donates $192K from Fundraiser to Other Victims
Andy Le, 16, lost his father Richard Le, 47, stepmom Linh Hoang, 30, and sister Katie Le, 5, after a driver rammed his SUV into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, April 26 A GoFundMe page set up to help the teenager — who decided to stay home to do his homework instead of going to the festival — has raised over $392,800 In a YouTube clip posted to the fundraiser, Andy thanked everyone for their support and revealed he was planning to donate over $192,000 from the fundraiser to help other families affected by the attack A teenager lost his entire family after a driver rammed his SUV into a crowd at a community festival in Vancouver, Canada over the weekend, killing 11 people between the ages of 5 and 65. The Le family was among the many victims in the attack at the Lapu Lapu Festival — an annual event that celebrates Filipino culture — in the city on Saturday, April 26, per a GoFundMe page set up to help raise money for the only surviving family member, Andy Le, 16. The page stated that Richard Le, 47, Linh Hoang, 30, and Katie Le, 5, "were killed either instantly or later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital." "Andy Le, the sole survivor, lived only because, at the last moment, he decided to stay home to finish his homework instead of attending the event with his family," the message read. In a YouTube clip shared on the fundraising page, which has raised over $392,800, Andy shared, "I would like to thank everyone who has donated to my GoFundMe campaign and from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much." Related: 1-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Vancouver Festival Attack, His 'Devoted and Loving Father' Also Hospitalized "I truly appreciate each and every one of you, and I know that many other families are hurting too, which is why I'd like to donate $266,000 [CAD] (just under $192,500 USD) to other victims from my GoFundMe campaign," the teenager added. "I want to continue living with my grandparents, who [have] helped raise me, and truly love me. Thank you all so much for your support," he concluded. Richard's brother, Toan Le — who set up the GoFundMe page — confirmed his sibling, Linh and Katie had died in the attack while speaking to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Linh was Andy's stepmom and "raised him like he was her own," per the outlet, citing Toan. "His entire life just changed overnight," Toan said of his nephew. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Katie, who had just finished pre-school, is the youngest confirmed victim who died in the attack, according to the CBC. "She was the life of the party. She was always so cheerful, happy. She always wants to play with her cousins," Toan said, per the outlet. "We're going to miss her so much." Paying tribute to Richard Le, Toan wrote on the GoFundMe page that his brother "was a dedicated father, badminton and tennis coach and real estate professional." "He devoted his life to teaching young people the values of sportsmanship and team spirit. He served his community and clients with pride and always went out of his way to help others," he continued. The GoFundMe added, "Richard's wife and Andy's stepmother, Linh, was known for her kindness and gentle spirit. She had been planning a visit to see her family in Vietnam." "Katie, one of the youngest victims, was about to graduate from kindergarten. She was vibrant, joyful, and full of life. The family is survived by Andy, who is 16 years old and currently being supported by extended family. The Vancouver community is devastated in the wake of this senseless act of violence against innocent lives," the message read. Vancouver Police arrested Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, at the scene of the incident on Saturday that left multiple others injured. He was charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, but Sergeant Steve Addison said during a press conference on Monday, April 28 that police "anticipate that additional charges will be laid in the coming days or weeks." New donations on the GoFundMe page raising money for Andy Le have currently been disabled. PEOPLE has reached out to Toan Le for comment. Read the original article on People
